Preparing Riders to S.E.E. Better: MSF Tools for Improving Hazard Perception Ray Ochs Director of Training Systems Motorcycle Safety Foundation Tim Buche 2 Jenner, Suite 150 President and Chief Executive Officer Irvine, CA 92618 www.msf-usa.org VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Presentation Purpose 1. Provide a rationale for hazard perception training. 2. Show how hazard perception training connects with executive functions. 3. Demonstrate how MSF incorporated hazard perception into its programs. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Defining Key Terms • Hazard Perception • S.E.E. • Executive Functions • RETS VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Defining Hazard Perception The ability to identify potentially dangerous traffic situations. (Crick and McKenna, 1992) The process whereby a road user notices the presence of a hazard. (McDonald, 2002) Seeing and understanding accurately. (MSF) Note MSF expands into Rider Perception . VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Defining S.E.E. Rider Functions Motor Visual Cognitive Skill S earch E valuate E xecute SEE VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Defining Executive Functions Higher-order brain/mind processes: • Goal Setting • Planning • Organizing • Prioritizing • Initiating • Shifting • Monitoring VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Defining RETS Rider Education and Training System of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) A System of Safety Programs to Develop Safe and Responsible Riders VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rationale for Hazard Perception Training The Human Factors Central Thread of RETS: 5 Core Questions 1. What is the primary cause of rider crashes? • Interaction of factors. 2. What is a good rider? • One who reduces contributing factors. 3. How does a good rider reduce factors? • Applies a strategy — S.E.E. (Search-Evaluate-Execute) 4. How long does it take to reduce risk? • It ’ s a decision away! 5. What is the primary challenge to be safe? • Choosing to ride within personal and situational limits. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rationale for Hazard Perception Training The Human Factors Central Thread of RETS: 5 Core Questions 1. What is the primary cause of rider crashes? • Interaction of factors 2. What is a good rider? • One who reduces contributing factors 3. How does a good rider reduce factors? • Applies a strategy — S.E.E. (Search-Evaluate-Execute) 4. How long does it take to reduce risk? • It ’ s a decision away! Rider Perception 5. What is the primary challenge to be safe? • Choose to ride within personal and situational limits VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rationale for Hazard Perception Training The Human Factors Central Thread of RETS: 5 Core Questions 1. What is the primary cause of rider crashes? • Interaction of factors 2. What is a good rider? Executive Functions • One who reduces contributing factors 3. How does a good rider reduce factors? • Applies a strategy — S.E.E. (Search-Evaluate-Execute) 4. How long does it take to reduce risk? • It ’ s a decision away! 5. What is the primary challenge to be safe? • Choose to ride within personal and situational limits. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rider Perception in MSF Programs Introduced and developed in basic programs. Expanded in advanced programs. Enhanced at every opportunity. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rider Perception in MSF Programs Factors other Social Physical than physical skill contribute to crashes. Rider Tasks Mental Emotional I feel like … . VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rider Perception in MSF Programs Ladder Of Risk Crash Chain VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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Rider Perception in MSF Programs Safety Margins Rider-Motorcycle Time & Space Tires-Pavement VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rider Perception in MSF Programs Total Stopping Distance VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
SMART MORE TIME & SPACE RESPOND RISKY BRAKE OR SWERVE REACT VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Rider Perception in MSF Programs Resulting Higher Risk Risk High High Scale Bad Risk Offset Risk No Risk Offset Riding the Edge Offset Good Risk Offset Low Low Skill Risk Lower Scale Scale Risk VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Street Smart – Rider Perception Kit VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Street Smart – Rider Perception (SSRP) Part 1: Introduction to Perception Part 2: Improving Perception Part 3: Analysis of Collision Traps Part 4: Road Sign and Collision-Trap Practice VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
4 Parts to SSRP Segments from Part 1: Introduction VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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Numbers Sheet in Participant Workbook VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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Most riders do better in traffic if they: 1. Have a plan or a strategy. 2. Use aggressive vision. 3. Know where to look. 4. Know what to look for. 5. Pay attention to what is important. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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What do you see when riding? You are on your motorcycle traveling down a U.S. roadway and observe this … VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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The trap here is: a. A pedestrian in the crosswalk. b. The van is blocking your view. c. Oncoming car is poised to turn left in front of you. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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Negotiating this curve has increased risk because: a. There is a downhill grade. b. The guardrail blocks escape to the right. c. Debris on the road surface. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
4 Parts to SSRP Segments from Part 2: Improving Perception VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Our central vision is a 3-degree cone. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Our peripheral vision (with vision in both eyes) is above 180 degrees. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Using Peripheral Vision. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
VISION CHALLENGE! VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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Sign Perception Single Sign VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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4 Parts to SSRP Segment from Part 3: Analysis of Collision Traps (To Search & Evaluate) VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
You are on your motorcycle and traveling down a U.S. roadway and observe this … VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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4 Parts to SSRP Segments from Part 4: Practice VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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3 Sets of 10 Flash speed of road signs: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 seconds 7 sets of 10 Flash speed of collision traps: 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 seconds VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
MSF Website: www.msf-usa.org VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Hazard Perception and Executive Functions • Goal Setting Physical • Planning • Organizing • Prioritizing Mental • Initiating • Shifting Social • Monitoring Developing value for Emotional hazard perception. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
Executive functions regulate a person ’ s goal oriented behavior. It contextualizes intended actions in light of past knowledge and experience, current situation cues, expectations of the future, and personally relevant values and purposes. VRU Conference 2010 Jerusalem, Israel
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